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Private tour in Washington DC Ellen M
Great Homes of Washington Private Tour
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Let me show you around my city! As a Certified Master Guide, I'm not only experienced guiding adults, families and students, but also a 40 year resident of Washington. My husband grew up in the city as did my children. I love living in DC and sharing my love of it with others. My goal is always to share the importance of the memorial/sight as well stories about its history, its role in the DC and other interesting anecdotes. I also emphasize the history of the Federal City (how through compromise Washington, DC got to be where and what it is). I love guiding through the popular memorials as well as the more unusual ones. My interests also include the Washington DC Theater scene and our sport teams. While I have specific tours listed, my real specialty is developing tailored tours to meet the specific needs/interests of my clients. There are so many possible places to see and experience in DC. I will plan and execute a day that you will find truly memorable. I am also active in fostering the professionalization of tour guiding and the education and development of tour guides in order to ensure guests receive the value they deserve. Accordingly, I am a past president and board member of the National Association of Tourist Guide Associations-USA (NFTGA) and a former board member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC. I was proud to receive the 2024 Jill Blackman Leadership Award honoring those whose work best exemplifies the spirit of the Guild; who has made an original and significant contribution to the operations of the Guild; and who has advanced the guiding profession in some significant way. Licensed District of Columbia Tour Guide Certified Master Guild Guide Former Board Member, The Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC Past President and Board Member, National Federation of Tourist Guide Associations Certified National Cathedral Guide Capitol Visitors Center Volunteer US Capitol Historical Society Volunteer I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle, arrange for a separate car and driver (at additional cost) or we can use DC's great Metro system combined with reasonable taxi cabs/Uber/Lyft when needed.
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A peak at the lives and art collections of famous Americans
Overview of your Washington Dc tour
Washington DC has been the home of many famous, elegant personalities. The different homes demonstrate the life styles of different time periods and the opportunity to see outstanding art collections. There are several possible places we could visit: •From the Colonial period, Tutor Place, home of Martha Washington's granddaughter, •From the Gilded Age, The Anderson House, home of Lars Anderson and the Society of the Cincinnati •From the Gilded Age, the Brewmaster's Castle, the home of Christian Heurich the famous brewer •From the glamour of the 20th century, Hillwood, the home of Marjory Meriwether Post and her magnificent Tiffany Egg collection •From the late 20th century, The Kreeger, home of David Lloyd Kreeger, former CEO of GEICO and his magnificent art collection including numerous Monet paintings Our tour will be tailored to your interests and timing and the availability of each home. In many of the homes, a docent will provide the tour.
Your Washington Dc tour itinerary
The itinerary will vary depending upon which homes the visitors would like to visit. Possible places include: •Tutor Place, home of Martha Washington's granddaughter, •The Anderson House, home of Lars Anderson •The Brewmaster's Castle, the home of Christian Heurich •Hillwood, the home of Marjory Meriwether Post collection •The Kreeger, home of David Lloyd Kreeger, former CEO of GEICO
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Type: Public Transportation / Category: Bus
Public transportation, Metro, Lyft/Uber.
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Washington, Washington, United States
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